Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
What it says
Jesus blesses the persecuted because of righteousness.
What it is doing
The verse ties suffering to righteousness.
In context
3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, 4Blessed are those who mourn, 5Blessed are the meek, 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, 7Blessed are the merciful, 8Blessed are the pure in heart, 9Blessed are the peacemakers, 10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, 11Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. 12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.